5 steps toward empowerment

So if you’re not very sure if you are already empowered, you might like to check out where to start.

Here I outline five ways and a bonus.

Explore and accept yourself

It’s a maxim, “know thyself”.

Before venturing out to the vastness of the world, explore what’s inside you first.

What makes you YOU is your core! So start asking yourself about what and who you are INSIDE.

Don’t cheat yourself by pretending you’re somebody else.

Think of what you can do and what you want to do because that will define the REAL you.

If you love music and good at singing or playing instruments, then go for it.

Or maybe no one can just beat you in chess, be the best in it!

Continue to strive for excellence in whatever you do.

And for all the things that you just can’t do, well, try to do it the best you can first. If it doesn’t work, then let it go.

Remember, we are not meant to be PERFECT in this world.

There will always be things we are good at and still other things we are worse.

As you EXPLORE on your strong and weak points, do not forget to ACCEPT your imperfection.

Voice out and take a stand

Sometimes, all we need is to break our silence. Speak out for yourself or else no one else will.

Be honest on how you feel about things and stand for what you believe is right.

Your voice matters even if you feel you’re the smallest person in the crowd.

There might be consequences for this, but you have to make a decision sooner or later.

When you see that it’s the right time, decide.

Take responsibility

Now as you make choices and decisions, you also have to take responsibilities of your actions.

Celebrate when you succeed, but when you fail, accept it.

Bear in mind that this is an imperfect world so there must be rooms for mistakes.

I am not telling you that it’s okay to do wrong or advising you to be evil, but in times that your good intentions fail, you have to be brave to take accountability.

Empowered people takes responsibility with grace without scapegoating or whitewashing.

Stay positive and press forward

Failure is painful but it is a pretty normal part of life. In times when everything is down and broken, be strong and of good courage.

When you’re down, there’s no other way but bouncing up.

It may sound crazy but indeed there is rainbow after the rain.

I’ve been through a lot of painful times, too, and being positive makes a difference.

Always remember that there’s light at the end of the tunnel.

Pause and reflect

Though the world seems to be fast-moving, to pause and reflect is a step that would redirect you to the right path.

Check back from time to time and ask yourself simple questions like;

Am I still happy with what I’m doing right now?

Am I on the right path?

Is this worth the time and effort?

What am I fighting for this?

Is the sacrifice worth it?

Am I not hurting anyone?

Is this fair?

Should I hold my silence or should I speak out?